Lyle E. Gray Obituary
The family announces the passing of Lyle E. Gray of Ava, Illinois on August 12, 2026. Lyle, born on April 17, 1947, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lyle E. Gray to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Everett Gray and Eunice Gray (Davis); his siblings, Beulah Clover and Butch Gray; and his brothers-in-law, James Cobin and Scott Rees.
He is survived by: his wife Jane A. Rees; his children, Michelle Clover (Randy) of Ava, Lonnie Shepard of Alabama, Bobbie Gray of Chicago and Beth Gray of Indianapolis; his adoptive daughter Janice Kerber of Tennessee; and his siblings-in-law, Lavern Rees (Necie) and Sherry Mitchell (Michael). He is also survived by six grandchildren, six great grandchildren.
Friends may make memorials to Elkville Christian Church, Crain Baptist Church in Ava, or Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.
